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The ZEP stripper works great. It needs to be mixed at the specified temperature and needs to be kept wet for 8 minutes so keep applying it. After 2 years I stripped mine and reapplied the ZEP. A bit of work but a wax job that lasts 2 years!
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8 hours ago, KonCon said:
Dang, already has been a lot of work. The only good thing is it is only on one side. Should I try the zep remover?
I think I would drop by a body or fiberglass, maybe a boat place, and get their opinion, clear coat, failing gel coat, ZEP?????
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Tough from a picture, however looks like the rig might have been clear coated?? I would try stripping or sanding an inconspicuous area before doing anything else. Or you could try ZEP on an inconspicuous area and see if it camouflages what ever is there, I do doubt that will work.
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I have read a good option for shipping is Greyhound. Never tried it but might want to look into it and report back.
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Sign material places have sheet aluminum in various sizes and thickness's. Need to find something close enough to pick up as shipping is expensive. If that is aluminum might want to consider the new aluminum welding products, that can be done with a propane torch. My neighbor has been experimenting with them and they are impressive!
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Can't remember details at the moment, there is an old and new Dometic shroud. Both look the same but one is a couple inch's taller!
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Holy bat poop Batman, TWENTY SIX DOLLARS! Go to the most expensive hardware store in your area and and buy the appropriate number of pan head 3/4 inch number 10 stainless steel screws and washers and install with them. Save about $22. Plus you can pick your own head style, philipps, torax, robertson. Can drill the holes to install or buy self tapping screws.
Or you could buy zinc plated #10 X 3/4 truss head screws, these also come in self tapping. Cheaper but will rust over time. The larger head or washer is to keep the screw from working through the plastic over time.
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What a little gem! Toyota is working on a prototype camper, I cannot find the link. Toyzilla
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Add Zerk valves and give them a bit of grease on occasion.
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TR-544, may require bending which can be done with 2 small open end wrenchs.
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I have been messing around with RV's for 20 years. I have seen numerous posts where people have resealed front window and it still leaked so I looked for a video on resealing windows. There are thousands of articles on redoing windows and hundreds of videos. All well intentioned people trying to be helpful but don't have clue! ONE! One video showing bad glazing tape and replacing it.
The rubber gasket is a lock not a seal, it does seal but the tape between the glass and the aluminum frame can be the issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4hyadt95yw
Beware You Tube videos!!I removed the window and used a mobile home siding to cover, only available in white so need to paint.
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Bought the Specialty Recreation lens from Amazon, piece of crap, lasted less than a year parked in the shade! Made one out of perforated sheet metal.
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My floor was intact and not rotted in anyway. It did have some flex when walking on it. I looked all the options over and added a cross brace underneath in the middle of the flex area. Worked well.
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Cute little rigs. What I do not like about my Toy is the small holding tanks. Black tank is 26 gallons, grey is 17.5 and fresh was 20 gallons, I put in a 25 gallon fresh tank. I would like the option of larger tanks. Also the mini fridge is something I do not want to live with. I can put things in fridge that do not need refrigeration. If I were in the market for new, I would look elsewhere.
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Go to Amazon, Ebay or just a general Google search and type in air springs. You need bags that are the same shape, size and at least 2500 lb each weight rating. The difference between these and what you have may be air port, yours will be 1/4 inch and the bags will be 1/2 inch. Takes some fittings to adapt.
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Cute, lots of picturesque terms and pretty descriptions but does not mention holding tank size, I clicked on request a brochure and they want my personal info. 2.4 does not look like much power for the weight of it.
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I find this site hard to search. WME is spot on, except I would use minimum 1 1/2 inch tubing, The larger tubing is not needed for strength but for sealing area. I also wonder if an I beam would be better than tubing??
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1 hour ago, linda s said:
Yes I see AOC pressure treated instead of arsenic. Thing is the new stuff is very corrosive to metal fasteners. Been indicated in hundreds of deck failures. Can't imagine what that would do to the screws in your constantly vibrating camper. Just shake it right apart I guess. Crap I've got to call the guy that built my deck
Linda S
Use to be could go to the store and buy some screws, now the array of types, heads, threads, coatings makes my head hurt. Even after due diligence I can argue for and against the screws I choose based on the information available on the net.
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The chemicals used in PT wood have changed. Arsenic was used in PT wood until 2004 and now no longer used. I would use PT wood any place inside except cutting boards, counter tops for food prep or areas where I sit for long periods or eat! PT does tend to distort so I prefer to use wood that has aged a bit so its movement is over. I also use a dust mask when cutting PT wood. White oak is also a good option.
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I have had good luck with a single core aluminum radiator, been in there 5 years so do not remember cost of brand?? No parts in there except OE Toyota, Aisin or Denso. Any kit likie this.
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I bought a specialty recreation light cover for $10 from Amazon. Piece of poop did not last a year! Found a piece of perforated metal and formed a cover.
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20 hours ago, Ctgriffi said:
As mentioned elsewhere, I'm currently using a Champion 2500w inverter generator to run roof A/C and fridge on the road. Seems to be working well, and I really like the light-weight and small footprint on my rear rack. On the flip side, this gen is loud when working near peak load, and the 1.1-gal tank lasts only a couple of hours—need to fill up whenever filling the truck tank. (My roof AC is a 2010 Coleman Mach Low-Profile 9,000 BTU w/EasyStart 364.)
I am surprised the 2500 is working near peak load with 9k and Easy start. Is your Coleman mach called the Polar Cub?
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There are extended run kits for portable generators, unfortunately I do not see them for the Champion 2500. https://www.pinellaspowerproducts.com/product-category/extended-run-time-fuel-kits/ How old guys install and remove AC on roof.
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1 hour ago, GothicSunrader said:
Thank you all for the help. I’m in somewhat of a quandary. I’ve tried everything to fix the damn leaks to no success. Haven’t tried lining it yet as suggested. One shop ”fixed” it to the tune of $900 and it started leaking again two weeks later. I still need to settle that account but that’s a different state. Would just like to get a new tank but I do realize the 29 gallon tank is somewhat of a unicorn. Argh!
I neglected to mention that a tank cleaning and lining can be a DIY project. A bit too much for me. Google gas tank cleaning and lining, look on You Tube. Several companys sell kits.
Official Toyota head gasket recall documents
in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.
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The V6 calls for checking valve clearance every 60,000 miles. I have only heard one person say that when checked they did not need adjusting. He did say he suspected they were adjusted before he bought it.